The Southern Bone & Joint Specialists (SBJS) is thrilled to announce the official opening of its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed to provide high school seniors in the Wiregrass region with an opportunity to earn scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. This initiative made possible through the generosity of the annual Ronnie Randall Memorial Golf Tournament, serves as a cornerstone of the SBJS Foundation’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of healthcare. The program’s goal is to provide much-needed financial assistance to students who aspire to pursue careers in healthcare-related fields, empowering the next generation of leaders in the Wiregrass area.

Empowering Students Through Education

The 2025 scholarship program is open to students residing in the counties of Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike who are determined to make a difference in the healthcare industry. The program’s mission is to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education by offering scholarships that help students pursue their academic dreams in healthcare.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a graduating senior from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Reside within the eligible counties of the Wiregrass region.
• Plan to enroll in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2025 semester and declare a healthcare-related major.
• Please note that SBJS employees and their immediate families are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.

How to Apply

The application process is straightforward on the foundation website sbjsfoundation.com, requiring just two steps:

• Write an Essay: Students are asked to submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 words, addressing the prompt: “What is the most significant challenge facing your generation, and what solutions would you propose to address it?” This prompt encourages students to reflect on the challenges of their time and demonstrate their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Submit the Application: Once the essay is complete, students must fill out the scholarship application form and upload their essay online no later than March 31, 2025. The online application platform will provide detailed instructions for submitting the required materials.

Scholarship Awards Banquet

The recipients of the 2025 SBJS Foundation scholarships will be publicly honored and celebrated at the annual Scholarship Awards Banquet. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, at the beautiful Highland Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse in Dothan, Alabama. The banquet will serve as an occasion for recipients to be recognized for their academic achievements and their commitment to pursuing a future in healthcare, while also offering an opportunity for the community to come together and support these exceptional students.

Join Us In Giving Back

The Southern Bone & Joint Specialists Foundation encourages local businesses, organizations, and individuals to become sponsors of the scholarship program. Contributions to the program help expand its reach, enabling the Foundation to support even more aspiring healthcare professionals from the Wiregrass area. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the future of healthcare in our community by empowering students to pursue higher education and follow their dreams of making a difference in the world of healthcare.